Corticoliberin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Hormone

**Definition:** Corticoliberin (196 aa, ~21 kDa) is encoded by the human CRH gene. This protein is involved in the regulation of corticotropin release from the pituitary gland.

**Synonyms:** - CRF - CRH - Corticotropin Releasing Factor - Corticotropin Releasing Hormone - Corticotropin-Releasing Factor - Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone